How To Fix E0173 - No previous status exists

E0173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No previous status exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0173 - No previous status exists ?

  The SAP error message E0173 "No previous status exists" typically occurs in the context of workflow or status management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or change a status that does not have a prior status recorded. Here are some details regarding the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Issues: The error may arise when a workflow is trying to transition to a new status without a valid previous status. This can happen if the workflow was not initiated correctly or if there are missing steps in the workflow process.
  Status Management: In status management, if an object (like a document or a project) is being processed and there is an attempt to change its status without a valid previous status, this error can occur.
  Data Integrity: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the status history has been corrupted or not properly